Hospitality and Tourism Management

Associate in Science (A.S.)

The Hospitality and Tourism Management Associate in Science (A.S.) degree at Valencia College is a two-year program that prepares you to go directly into a specialized career within the hospitality industry.

Not only is our program located in Orlando, one of the most popular tourist areas in the country, it also boasts a state-of-the-art facility—the Walt Disney World Center for Hospitality and Culinary Arts, complete with a sophisticated computer lab equipped with a dynamic point-of-sale system and a hotel front desk simulation area. Valencia’s program combines classroom instruction with on-the-job training to help you move into supervisory and mid-management positions in lodging, food service, tourism and hospitality. One of the most valuable aspects of the program is the 240-hour internship, which enables you to develop skills and expertise in guest services and management, as well as technical areas.

Program Overview and Degree Requirements

Related Certificates

Valencia’s certificate programs can put you on the fast-track to reaching your career goals. They are designed to equip you with a specialized skill set for immediate employment or career advancement. Most can be completed in one year or less.

Job Outlook

One out of every five jobs in Central Florida is in the hospitality industry. With Orlando as the hospitality capital of the world, career opportunities are abundant. From cruise ships to convention centers, four-star restaurants to five-diamond resorts, theme parks and travel operations, exciting career opportunities are waiting to be filled.

Potential Careers

Gainful Employment

This program is designed to lead to gainful employment in a recognized occupation. For more information about our graduation rates, the median debt of students who completed the program, and other important information, please visit our Gainful Employment website.

AVERAGE SALARY RANGE

$28,000 – $33,000

Placement Rate

The average placement rate for Valencia College’s A.S. degree and certificate programs ranges between 90 – 95% according to the latest FETPIP data.

If you are a prospective student who is interested in this degree and want to know more about it, please complete this form to contact a faculty member.

Currently Enrolled Valencia Students

All of Valencia’s A.S. degree programs have an assigned Career Program Advisor who can assist you in determining the best education plan for your goals and can help ensure that you get into the right courses.
If you are a currently enrolled Valencia student, have questions regarding this program, and don’t know who your assigned advisor is, please log on to Atlas to contact your assigned Career Program Advisor.

Instructions

(Click on the "Student Tab." Go to “Student Resources” on the left side. Click on “Academic Support.” Select "AS Degree Help & Career Program Advisors." Click on “Contact Us” in the navigation bar).

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